AB227671

Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212]

RabMAb
Recombinant
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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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HBA2, HBA1, Hemoglobin subunit alpha, Alpha-globin, Hemoglobin alpha chain

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human placenta tissue stained for Hemoglobin subunit alpha with ab227671 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human skeletal muscle tissue stained for Hemoglobin subunit alpha with ab227671 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human spleen tissue stained for Hemoglobin subunit alpha with ab227671 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

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Western blot - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

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Western blot - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (ab227671) at 1/400 dilution

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Human heart tissue lysate.

Predicted band size: 15 kDa

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Carrier free

Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

SP212

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P, WB

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Patented technology
Our RabMAb^® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb^® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Hemoglobin subunit alpha also known as alpha-globin is a component of the hemoglobin protein complex which plays an important role in oxygen transport within the blood. Alpha-globin has an approximate molecular weight of 15.1 kDa and is expressed highly in the red blood cells. It is part of the hemoglobin tetramer along with two beta subunits each one containing an iron-bound heme group. Variants of the alpha chain can be studied using hemoglobin peptides or denatured hemoglobin samples. Researchers can further analyze the alpha hemoglobin using methods like SDS-PAGE or alpha ELISA assays.

Biological function summary

Hemoglobin subunit alpha forms an important part of the hemoglobin complex facilitating the binding and release of oxygen molecules as blood circulates in the body. Alpha hemoglobin ensures efficient loading of oxygen in the lungs and unloading in tissues maintaining cellular respiration. The subunit plays a structural role as well stabilizing the hemoglobin tetramer for optimal function. Its ability to carry oxygen depends on the cooperative interaction between its alpha and beta globin counterparts.

Pathways

Hemoglobin subunit alpha operates predominantly within the oxygen transport pathway which is essential to meet the metabolic demands of cells. It also links to pathways involving iron metabolism given its coordination with heme groups. Alpha hemoglobin interacts cooperatively with proteins such as beta-globin to ensure efficient oxygen delivery. This interplay is highlighted when examining hemoglobin biosynthesis and breakdown pathways.

Alpha-globin is linked to conditions like alpha-thalassemia and sickle cell disease. These disorders result from mutations in the hemoglobin alpha or beta subunits leading to imbalanced globin production or abnormal hemoglobin structures. Alpha thalassemia is connected with unequal production of globin chains affecting hemoglobin stability while beta-globin mutations lead to sickle cell disease with altered oxygen delivery. Anti-hemoglobin antibodies might help in researching these conditions allowing a better understanding of molecular changes and potential therapeutic targets.

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Product protocols

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Target data

Involved in oxygen transport from the lung to the various peripheral tissues.. Hemopressin. Hemopressin acts as an antagonist peptide of the cannabinoid receptor CNR1 (PubMed : 18077343). Hemopressin-binding efficiently blocks cannabinoid receptor CNR1 and subsequent signaling (PubMed : 18077343).

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Publications (1)

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Nature medicine 31:1949-1957 PubMed40082695

2025

A B7H3-targeting antibody-drug conjugate in advanced solid tumors: a phase 1/1b trial.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Yuxiang Ma,Yunpeng Yang,Yan Huang,Wenfeng Fang,Jinhui Xue,Xiangjiao Meng,Yun Fan,Siqing Fu,Lin Wu,Yulong Zheng,Jian Liu,Zhihua Liu,Wu Zhuang,Seth Rosen,Song Qu,Bihui Li,Mingjun Li,Yanqiu Zhao,Shujun Yang,Yinghua Ji,David Sommerhalder,Suxia Luo,Kunyu Yang,Jingao Li,Dongqing Lv,Peng Zhang,Yuanyuan Zhao,Shaodong Hong,Yang Zhang,Shen Zhao,Steve Chin,Xian Zhang,Wei Lian,Jiaqiang Cai,Tongtong Xue,Li Zhang,Hongyun Zhao

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Product promise

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Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212]

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

Western blot - Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [SP212] (AB227671)

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